Black Suede
AvonCologne1980
Side by side
Black Suede vs. Stetson
Is Black Suede better than Stetson?
Black Suede peaks in fall, while Stetson belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskAmberCarnationOrris RootVetiverLavenderBergamotGeranium
warm spicyamberwoodypowderyfresh spicyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Suede and Stetson?
| Black Suede | Stetson | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1980 | 1981 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Black Suede and Stetson smell?
Black Suede
Musky
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Mossy
Animalic
Stetson
Aromatic
Powdery
Floral
Amber
Vanilla
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Suede and Stetson share?
Top
NutmegAldehydesCarnationCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
LavenderBergamotLemonClary SageLime
Heart
CloveLeatherOrris RootVetiverLavenderRoseThymeYlang-YlangHeliotropeGeraniumCardamomViolet
CarnationGeraniumCedarOrris RootVetiverJasminePatchouli
Base
MuskAmberWoody NotesOakmossSuedeCivetOpoponaxAnise
HoneyMuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CarnationOrris RootLavenderRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeGeraniumViolet
LavenderCarnationGeraniumOrris RootJasmine
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemonLime
Green Notes
VetiverGreen Notes
Vetiver
Amber
Amber
Amber
Herbaceous Notes
Thyme
Clary Sage
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Cedar
Where they fit
When and where do Black Suede and Stetson work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Suede or Stetson?
| Black Suede | Stetson | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Suede and Stetson?
Powdery amber, suede, and a hint of civet. It sounds like a vintage shop, and it kind of is, the aldehydic opening is distinctly 80s. But if you've worn through enough leather jackets to know the.Black Suede
Stetson holds your attention well past the opening hour. The powdery floral heart gives it an elegance most bottles in this category aspire to but rarely achieve.Stetson
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